re: Mason (was: story missing)

[wayray@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

And I say forget it. The number one priority as far as rehabilitating ex-All Stars
has to be Baker. By bringing Mason in, you just muddy the waters
and dilute Vin's necessary re-emergence.

If Baker wasn't around or completely useless ala last season, Mason would be
 a good pick up, but with
Baker here and needing to be showcased, showcased, showcased,
the Celtics will have to take a pass on Mason.

Ray

> ** Original Subject: Mason (was: story missing)
> ** Original Sender: "Berry, Mark  S" <berrym@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> ** Original Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2003 07:16:33 -0700 (PDT)

> ** Original Message follows... 

>
> Would the Celtics be interested in Anthony Mason? I'll say this while
> admitting that I haven't seen enough of Mason the last two years and aware
> of the fact that he was a disappointment in Milwaukee...
> 
> I think he'd be a great addition on a one-year deal. He gives you a backup
> power forward. (Something the team still doesn't have, unless you count
> Hunter, and I don't think Obie counts Hunter) He gives you toughness and
> rebounding and defense. He gives you an option at power forward if you want
> to play Antoine at small forward. And he actually gives you pretty good
> Antoine injury insurance. If Antoine gets hurt, you'd still have a big man
> who can handle the ball and pass, although Mason admittedly isn't in
> Antoine's class when it comes to those skills. I think he'd be a great fit.
> Of course, it won't happen.
> 
> Mark

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